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...could occur. • Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder with vinyl sheet, etc. Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is not necessary when using insecticide. Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner: ...operate abnormally. Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to which would disable normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could cause malfunctions. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near strong radio waves or...• The surfaces of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be present in picture and sound.
...could occur. • Do not leave the DVD video camera/recorder with vinyl sheet, etc. Do not use a Hitachi Maxell cleaner that is not necessary when using insecticide. Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner: ...operate abnormally. Do not expose the DVD video camera/recorder to which would disable normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could cause malfunctions. Do not use the DVD video camera/recorder near strong radio waves or...• The surfaces of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be present in picture and sound.
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...difference in order to protect its characteristics.) Disc cannot be executed automatically (see page 39). • The battery will be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/ charger is connected to show that it discharges on its own in temperatures is great - CARD ACCESS indicator Do not...produced so that data is being written to "OFF" when turning the DVD video camera/ recorder off: • Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is being read the instructions attached with the disc or card loaded in a dry place for...
...difference in order to protect its characteristics.) Disc cannot be executed automatically (see page 39). • The battery will be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/ charger is connected to show that it discharges on its own in temperatures is great - CARD ACCESS indicator Do not...produced so that data is being written to "OFF" when turning the DVD video camera/ recorder off: • Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is being read the instructions attached with the disc or card loaded in a dry place for...
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...Camera/ Recorder 31 HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER 31 ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP 32 ATTACHING LENS CAP 32 INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL 33 REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 33 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN 35 CLOSING LCD MONITOR 36 VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER... AND TIME 38 Setting Up the Battery 39 CHARGING BATTERY 39 12 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 40 REMOVING BATTERY 40 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR...... 42 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 42 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 43 Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder ...
...Camera/ Recorder 31 HOLDING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER 31 ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP 32 ATTACHING LENS CAP 32 INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROL 33 REMOVING BATTERY FROM REMOTE CONTROL 33 VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREEN 35 CLOSING LCD MONITOR 36 VIEWING SUBJECT THROUGH VIEWFINDER... AND TIME 38 Setting Up the Battery 39 CHARGING BATTERY 39 12 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 40 REMOVING BATTERY 40 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR...... 42 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 42 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 43 Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder ...
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... this cable when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from shoulder. Battery (model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-MV780A or DZ-MV730A only. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS2): Used to PC. Lens cap and lens cap string: Attach the lens cap when not recording, to...
... this cable when connecting the DVD video camera/recorder to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from shoulder. Battery (model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-MV780A or DZ-MV730A only. For DZ-GX20A or DZ-MV780A only. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS2): Used to PC. Lens cap and lens cap string: Attach the lens cap when not recording, to...
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...setting midway, press the C button. 6 After setting the current date and time, press the A button. If this , connect the AC adapter/charger to DVD video camera/recorder every 3 months, and leave them for current date/time, and then repeat step 5 to set in sequence. The ...Of f ENTER RETURN RAM 3 Use the f/e/d/ c buttons to choose "YES", and then press the A button. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to set the current date and time. The menu screen will be selected. If you press the A button after selecting the figure for the month...
...setting midway, press the C button. 6 After setting the current date and time, press the A button. If this , connect the AC adapter/charger to DVD video camera/recorder every 3 months, and leave them for current date/time, and then repeat step 5 to set in sequence. The ...Of f ENTER RETURN RAM 3 Use the f/e/d/ c buttons to choose "YES", and then press the A button. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to set the current date and time. The menu screen will be selected. If you press the A button after selecting the figure for the month...
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... it from the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger. Note: When charging a battery, unplug the DC power cord from your dealer. • The AC adapter/charger can be faulty. Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-GX20A or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A has not been charged at temperatures of 50 - 86...
... it from the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger. Note: When charging a battery, unplug the DC power cord from your dealer. • The AC adapter/charger can be faulty. Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14S battery provided with DZ-GX20A or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A has not been charged at temperatures of 50 - 86...
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... for time required to charge battery (at approx. 77ºF (25ºC)): DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX20A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes DZ-BP7S (provided with DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A)/DZ-BP7SW (optional): Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will discharge. REMOVING BATTERY After using the DVD video camera...will flow even if the DVD video camera/recorder is off, and the battery will vary depending on the remaining power level of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/ charger: Charge status During charge Charge complete CHARGE indicator Lit Goes out Note: ...
... for time required to charge battery (at approx. 77ºF (25ºC)): DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX20A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes DZ-BP7S (provided with DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A)/DZ-BP7SW (optional): Approx. 90 minutes The charge time will discharge. REMOVING BATTERY After using the DVD video camera...will flow even if the DVD video camera/recorder is off, and the battery will vary depending on the remaining power level of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/ charger: Charge status During charge Charge complete CHARGE indicator Lit Goes out Note: ...
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... min DZ-MV730A approx. 170 min approx. 145 min approx. 170 min approx. 145 min approx. 210 min approx. 170 min With DZ-BP7S (provided with a fully charged battery is between 1/2 and 1/3 of AC adapter/charger: Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery. • Charge the battery at... is used (if recording and recording pause are being used, the battery will discharge 2 - 3 times faster than this range could damage the battery. Note that the actually recordable time with DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A)/DZ-BP7SW** (optional) Video mode XTRA* FINE STD When using viewfinder ...
... min DZ-MV730A approx. 170 min approx. 145 min approx. 170 min approx. 145 min approx. 210 min approx. 170 min With DZ-BP7S (provided with a fully charged battery is between 1/2 and 1/3 of AC adapter/charger: Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery. • Charge the battery at... is used (if recording and recording pause are being used, the battery will discharge 2 - 3 times faster than this range could damage the battery. Note that the actually recordable time with DZ-MV780A and DZ-MV730A)/DZ-BP7SW** (optional) Video mode XTRA* FINE STD When using viewfinder ...
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... the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC outlet when you perform settings on DVD video camera/recorder. Note: Be sure to use it , play back or edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS2) to the battery attachment platform on ...it indoors. Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger 1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet. 3 Plug one end of DC power ...
... the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from household AC outlet when you perform settings on DVD video camera/recorder. Note: Be sure to use it , play back or edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS2) to the battery attachment platform on ...it indoors. Power cable 1 4 2 3 AC adapter/charger 1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet. 3 Plug one end of DC power ...
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... on this DVD video camera/recorder. appears, choose "NO" and then press the A button. F o rma t D i s c Disc is Not displayed on DZ- complete, "DVD-R disc, MV730A. F o rma t D i s c Once formatted, a DVD-R Format the disc now? See page 92 for PC, ENTER even if it has not been...; Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder. • If a discharged battery is used, the disc cannot be inserted or removed: Connect a charged battery or AC adapter/charger to the DVD video camera/ recorder. • If...
... on this DVD video camera/recorder. appears, choose "NO" and then press the A button. F o rma t D i s c Disc is Not displayed on DZ- complete, "DVD-R disc, MV730A. F o rma t D i s c Once formatted, a DVD-R Format the disc now? See page 92 for PC, ENTER even if it has not been...; Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder. • If a discharged battery is used, the disc cannot be inserted or removed: Connect a charged battery or AC adapter/charger to the DVD video camera/ recorder. • If...
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... indicated "PUSH CLOSE" on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. 2 Gently open the cover fully until power is on at this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once, and then release it stops. Note: • Do not remove the... battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of disc insertion block, to remove the disc (see page 42). 3 Remove the disc. English 47 If this time, the "EJECT" indicator will ...
... indicated "PUSH CLOSE" on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. 2 Gently open the cover fully until power is on at this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once, and then release it stops. Note: • Do not remove the... battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of disc insertion block, to remove the disc (see page 42). 3 Remove the disc. English 47 If this time, the "EJECT" indicator will ...
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... 83 Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device. • If you are using a Hitachi VCR, using the remote control provided with this DVD video camera/recorder may operate the VCR. RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES You can... this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 124). • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet, to prevent battery power from the DVD video camera/recorder to Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of VCR, etc.* To video/audio input jacks AV...
... 83 Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to another video device. • If you are using a Hitachi VCR, using the remote control provided with this DVD video camera/recorder may operate the VCR. RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES You can... this DVD video camera/recorder (p. 124). • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder from AC outlet, to prevent battery power from the DVD video camera/recorder to Hitachi VCR, change the remote control code of VCR, etc.* To video/audio input jacks AV...
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.../recorder has already been finalized, you must finalize the disc on this DVD video camera/recorder using a battery. FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) 2 Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to 8 cm DVD disc - Finalization cannot be finalized. will then be executed using any other device. •...
.../recorder has already been finalized, you must finalize the disc on this DVD video camera/recorder using a battery. FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC) 2 Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to 8 cm DVD disc - Finalization cannot be finalized. will then be executed using any other device. •...
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...almost empty. formatted. If it formats, it : Ignoring this will normally be combined. 113 English 160 Replace with a charged battery, or use AC adapter/charger to the following cautions: • Repair will deactivate the file repair function.) Follow the instructions on next time. (Do not ... corrected portion for camera. (2) However, when you are arranged in image list). If a battery has been attached, turn the power switch off once, connect the AC adapter/charger, and then start repairing. • Data may not be repaired, depending on the timing when...
...almost empty. formatted. If it formats, it : Ignoring this will normally be combined. 113 English 160 Replace with a charged battery, or use AC adapter/charger to the following cautions: • Repair will deactivate the file repair function.) Follow the instructions on next time. (Do not ... corrected portion for camera. (2) However, when you are arranged in image list). If a battery has been attached, turn the power switch off once, connect the AC adapter/charger, and then start repairing. • Data may not be repaired, depending on the timing when...
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...unavailable in this message appears, be replace disc. Check card. Write protected. If this DVD video camera/recorder: Use another disc. If the AC adapter/charger is powered by a battery. To repair the removed disc, insert the disc into the DVD video camera/recorder afterwards, and connect the AC adapter... camera/recorder is not initialized or it . Please the NTSC system. Division is inserted: Unlock the switch. UNFORMAT DISC The disc is powered by a battery: Use the AC adapter/charger for finalization. If this DVD video camera/recorder has been loaded. Use AC adapter...
...unavailable in this message appears, be replace disc. Check card. Write protected. If this DVD video camera/recorder: Use another disc. If the AC adapter/charger is powered by a battery. To repair the removed disc, insert the disc into the DVD video camera/recorder afterwards, and connect the AC adapter... camera/recorder is not initialized or it . Please the NTSC system. Division is inserted: Unlock the switch. UNFORMAT DISC The disc is powered by a battery: Use the AC adapter/charger for finalization. If this DVD video camera/recorder has been loaded. Use AC adapter...
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...will be dead: Purchase a new battery. the RESET button of DVD video camera/recorder: Reattach a power supply to "O". Charge the battery at low temperatures. Keep extra batteries on AC adapter/charger is used for an extended period of battery will automatically turn on again. 39 ...charge it. A fully charged battery (DZ-BP14S/DZ-BP7S/DZ-BP14SW/DZBP7SW) may be dead: Purchase a new one. • If the battery does not charge after being Charge it. turned on. Remove the battery, leave it for a long time? Is the battery abnormally hot? Is the ambient...
...will be dead: Purchase a new battery. the RESET button of DVD video camera/recorder: Reattach a power supply to "O". Charge the battery at low temperatures. Keep extra batteries on AC adapter/charger is used for an extended period of battery will automatically turn on again. 39 ...charge it. A fully charged battery (DZ-BP14S/DZ-BP7S/DZ-BP14SW/DZBP7SW) may be dead: Purchase a new one. • If the battery does not charge after being Charge it. turned on. Remove the battery, leave it for a long time? Is the battery abnormally hot? Is the ambient...
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.... (Cover will not open.) Did you use yellow cursor to select any scene. Connect a fully charged battery or AC adapter/charger, and then turn off because the battery remaining level ran out? Miscellaneous Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Power does not come Execute system reset (... could be deleted? This sound is heard because the disc is heard cyclically. Adjust the place or angle of battery. Connect a charged battery or the AC adapter/charger, and then press the DISC EJECT button to impact? Also check the polarities of the DVD video camera/recorder....
.... (Cover will not open.) Did you use yellow cursor to select any scene. Connect a fully charged battery or AC adapter/charger, and then turn off because the battery remaining level ran out? Miscellaneous Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Power does not come Execute system reset (... could be deleted? This sound is heard because the disc is heard cyclically. Adjust the place or angle of battery. Connect a charged battery or the AC adapter/charger, and then press the DISC EJECT button to impact? Also check the polarities of the DVD video camera/recorder....
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...: Set the date and time again before using the DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Set the power switch to "OFF" to factory defaults. Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger. 2 Use a fine tipped pen to normal. The date and time will reset all settings to turn the DVD video camera/reorder off. System...
...: Set the date and time again before using the DVD video camera/recorder. 1 Set the power switch to "OFF" to factory defaults. Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger. 2 Use a fine tipped pen to normal. The date and time will reset all settings to turn the DVD video camera/reorder off. System...
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...;F (-20 - 60 ºC) DZ-GX20A approx. 480 g (without battery or disc) DZ-MV780A approx. 420 g (without battery or disc) DZ-MV730A approx. 450 g (without battery or disc) DZ-GX20A approx. 555 g DZ-MV780A approx. 475 g DZ-MV730A approx. 505 g AC adapter/charger, Battery, AV/S input/output cable, Infrared remote control (not provided with DZ-MV730A), Lithium battery for remote control (not provided with DZ-MV730A), Lens cap, Lens...
...;F (-20 - 60 ºC) DZ-GX20A approx. 480 g (without battery or disc) DZ-MV780A approx. 420 g (without battery or disc) DZ-MV730A approx. 450 g (without battery or disc) DZ-GX20A approx. 555 g DZ-MV780A approx. 475 g DZ-MV730A approx. 505 g AC adapter/charger, Battery, AV/S input/output cable, Infrared remote control (not provided with DZ-MV730A), Lithium battery for remote control (not provided with DZ-MV730A), Lens cap, Lens...
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... 130 Delete (scene 110, 127 Demo Mode 154 Detail (scene 120 Dig. Zoom 56 40x (Dig. Zoom 56 8 cm bare disc 24 A AC adapter/charger 43 ACCESS/PC indicator 49, 51 Add (edit 127 All programs 121 Auto (program AE 86 Auto-focus 72 AV input/output jack 77 B Backlight...DVD video camera/recorder ...... 40 Charging 39 Recordable time on DVD video camera/ recorder 41 Removing from DVD video camera/ recorder 40 Setting Up 39 BATTERY EJECT button 40 Beep 100 Black & White fade 114 Brightness 98 C Camera Functions Setup 86 Capacity 133 Card Available 27 Capacity 29, 133 Category ...
... 130 Delete (scene 110, 127 Demo Mode 154 Detail (scene 120 Dig. Zoom 56 40x (Dig. Zoom 56 8 cm bare disc 24 A AC adapter/charger 43 ACCESS/PC indicator 49, 51 Add (edit 127 All programs 121 Auto (program AE 86 Auto-focus 72 AV input/output jack 77 B Backlight...DVD video camera/recorder ...... 40 Charging 39 Recordable time on DVD video camera/ recorder 41 Removing from DVD video camera/ recorder 40 Setting Up 39 BATTERY EJECT button 40 Beep 100 Black & White fade 114 Brightness 98 C Camera Functions Setup 86 Capacity 133 Card Available 27 Capacity 29, 133 Category ...
